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A Strategic Plan to Help You Follow Your Dreams

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It is a new year! Not only that, but it’s the first Monday of a new year!  That’s even more reason to get out there and start living your dreams.  There is just something exciting and motivating about a fresh start.

God Put Dreams in Your Heart

Perhaps you set new year’s resolutions and perhaps you don’t.  Regardless, you must have dreams in your heart, things that you are passionate about, things that bring you joy.  God created you as a unique individual, an individual with interests and dreams, for a purpose.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV

So many of us give up on our joy, our hopes, our dreams, our passions.  We think we are too busy to do something frivolous.  But what if the frivolous is really what God created you to do?   We read it straight from the Bible–God has good works especially for YOU!

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Need a Little Guidance?

Make this year different.  I would love it if you would hop over to Worshipful Living, where I had the privilege of guest posting today.  You can read more about rekindling your joy by pursuing your passions. You can also download a free planner page to help you identify and plan to pursue your passions in the coming year.

Still Looking for Your Dreams?

If you have yet to find your passions or dreams, check out some of these family resolutions.  

If having a healthy family is something you are passionate, please check out my new healthy eating daily checklist for kids. They can use a new one every day or laminate it for reuse.  To get it, simply subscribe at the top right or below.   

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Embrace What God Has for You!

Friends, God has good things for you to do this year.  I pray that you will live out the dreams and passions that He created specifically for you.  I pray that you will walk in His steps, fully embracing the good works that He has for you this year and beyond.  

What passion will you be using for God’s glory this year?  

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  1. Terri says

    January 2, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I have a passion for the single mom, the hurting mom etc. I want to do more for those people
    Terri recently posted…2016 RecapMy Profile

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  2. Kay says

    January 2, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Yes! He puts passions in our hearts for a reason! I want 2017 to be the first year that I really go after those things that He’s put in my heart. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Alyssa says

    January 2, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Thanks for Sharing! I feel like God wants me to step into dreams I have had for quite awhile this year, too. Happy New Year!

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    • admin says

      January 4, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      Best of luck with them. Of course, with God, we don’t really need “luck!” Happy New Year to you!

      Reply
  4. Andrea says

    January 3, 2017 at 5:42 am

    It’s all got to be starting out with God 🙂

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  5. Jelli says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:20 am

    I love your peppy attitude about kick starting this new year with fresh goals and ideas. I’m all about making goals for the new year, and I can’t wait to read your list of family resolutions. My husband and I decided to use today to do exactly that- make goals together.

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  6. Marie says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    So true, so many do give up on joy, dreams and things they are passionate about because they feel like it just doesn’t matter anymore. Thanks for this and for the guest post at worshipful living
    Marie recently posted…What is Christmas JoyMy Profile

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  7. Jennifer DeFrates/Heaven not Harvard says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    I feel like writing a book is what I’m supposed to do, but the right idea and focus just haven’t settled in my mind. Praying for God to lay just the right focus on my heart.
    Jennifer DeFrates/Heaven not Harvard recently posted…What 2016 taught meMy Profile

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  8. Scott LaPierre says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Hi Tara,
    This reminds me of Zechariah 4:10, which says, “Do not despise the day of small things, for the LORD rejoices to see these things take place.”

    God finds joy in the small things we do. He takes pleasure in our faithfulness in these little areas. For that reason, we shouldn’t despise – or scorn – these things.
    Scott LaPierre recently posted…The Art of Apologizing WellMy Profile

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    • admin says

      January 4, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      That is a great verse! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Beka says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:18 am

    I loved your point about frivolous things. I’m learning that the little moments in our day- that may seem frivolous- are where God does a whole lot of His work.

    So my passion this year is two-fold: Raising a godly son (which will of course be my life’s work!) and encouraging Christian women to live closer walks with God…not just go through the motions of daily life.

    I’m loving your site! And your subtitle is just perfect. Look forward to reading more from you 🙂

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    • admin says

      January 4, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Beka! I’m glad you are enjoying the site. You sound like you have great goals! I look forward to getting to know you better via the blog in the future!

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  10. angie says

    January 6, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    my passion lies with the moms who are single or married but working hard to make due for their family Those are the ladies that I find hope in
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  11. Andrea says

    January 11, 2017 at 11:23 am

    First you gotta seek God for what your dreams are
    Andrea recently posted…Hylands And Ibotta – Two Great Things That Work Today!My Profile

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  12. Marie says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Big or small, if God wants us to do it, it’s important.
    Marie recently posted…Introducing the Walmart Beauty BoxMy Profile

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  13. Sheila says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    I have a passion for every women who had a dream and had it stolen by the enemy along with their identity. I hate the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy.
    Sheila recently posted…4 Easy and Practical Ways to Achieve Your GoalsMy Profile

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  14. LauraOinAK says

    June 19, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Sometimes I feel like my personal passions do not mesh well with the needs of my family. That’s when I typically cover the ideas in prayer and listen for God’s response.

    What I have seen is that when I follow His lead, things typically leave me with a sense of peace.

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